Salmon, Quinoa & Vegetable balls
Salmon, quinoa & vegetable balls
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This recipe is super healthy for kids as it’s packed of vegetables and healthy omega-3 oil. Make a big batch of these and freeze them – if you’re in a hurry they make great snacks in lunchboxes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup sweet potato, diced
- 1/2 cup zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup broccoli
- 120g salmon, cooked and flaked
- 1/2 cup brown rice flour
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
- Rinse quinoa under running water until water runs clear (this will remove the bitter taste).
- Add quinoa to saucepan and cover with 1 cup of boiling water, cover and cook on medium-low heat until all water has absorbed.
- Steam all vegetables until cooked through.
- Roughly mash vegetables and place into a large bowl.
- Add cooked quinoa, salmon, flour and egg and mix until combined.
- Roll mixture into balls (whatever size would suit your child) and place onto a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Serve when cooled.
Smoked Salmon Pizzettes
Smoked salmon pizzettes
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Serves: 6 mini pizzas
Change up your pizza routine with these mini smoked salmon pizza. A good size for kids and healthier thanks to smoked salmon!
Ingredients
- FOR PIZZETTES:
- 1 450g ball pizza dough
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- pepper
- FOR DRESSING:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- pinch or granulated sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- FOR TOPPINGS:
- 200g smoked salmon, torn into pieces
- 3 cups baby greens
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
Instructions
- Heat oven to 175c.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 portions. Roll or use your hands to pull into 6 thin crusts. Transfer to prepared baking <g class=”gr_ gr_134 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_disable_anim_appear Punctuation only-del replaceWithoutSep” id=”134″ data-gr-id=”134″>sheets,</g> and prick crusts all over with a fork.
- Combine 2 tbsp olive oil and garlic in a small dish. Brush each crust with the mixture. Sprinkle each with Parmesan and pepper.
- Working with one baking sheet at a time (for maximum crispiness), bake for 10 to 12 min or until crusts are crisp and golden.
- Combine 1 tbsp olive oil with lemon juice and sugar. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Top pizzas with smoked salmon. Toss baby greens with parsley, chives and dressing and sprinkle over salmon. Serve immediately.
Baby Potato Bites
Baby Potato Bites
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Serves: 24 bites
Kids will love these bite-sized baked potatoes! These are ideal for a party and will satisfy everyone, even the fussy eaters!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175c. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out flesh from each potato half, leaving at least 1/8 in. of flesh around sides and bottom, and set aside for another use. Place hollowed-out potatoes on prepared sheet, cut-side up. Brush with oil then <g class=”gr_ gr_497 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar multiReplace” id=”497″ data-gr-id=”497″>sprinkle</g> with salt. Season with fresh pepper.
- Bake in centre of oven until fork-tender, 25 to 30 min. Remove from oven.
- Stir sour cream with capers. Fill potatoes with sour cream mixture, then top with smoked trout. Sprinkle with chives and sea salt.
